Concert hall in Blaibach by Peter Haimerl

The village of Blaibach lies at the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, not quite fifteen kilometers from the Czech border. Away from the reach of large cities, one cannot expect a bustling life here. To prevent complete depopulation and the desolation of the village, Munich architect Peter Haimerl, together with the local residents, initiated several projects that are gradually starting to transform the image of the main square. The renovation of the community hall began, which received a new façade made of light exposed concrete. This was followed by a concert hall for 200 spectators that appears to have landed here and sunk deep into the ground. The austere stone block seems alien in an environment characterized by gabled roofs. The object relies on a striking contrast. It does not attempt to be formally connected to the place. The outer form anticipates an initial astonishment, but the inner substance is based on the requirements of the music festival Kulturwald, which was established in Blaibach seven years ago by singer Thomas Bauer and pianist Uta Hielscher. The new concert hall is set to become the main venue for the entire festival. With its 'carelessly' sunk installation, the opposite end of the object rises above the ground. Visitors then descend into the hall through an outdoor staircase from the created gap. The 'broken' walls of exposed concrete serve to improve the acoustics in the hall, but also to conceal the lighting and air conditioning.

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